CHEMTREC Transportation
Emergency Phone: 800-
Material 424-9300
Pittsburgh Poison Control
Safety Data Center
Health Emergency No.: 412-
681-6669
Sheet NOTE: The CHEMTREC Transportation
Emergency Phone is to be used only in the
event of chemical emergencies involving a
spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident
involving chemicals
Section 1 - Chemical Product / Company Information
Revision
PLASITE 4300/4310 PART A 03/27/2009
Product Name:
Date:
Identification
PLMSDS 345PA1NL Supercedes : 03/10/2006
Number:
Vinyl Ester - FOR INDUSTRIAL
Product
USE ONLY
Use/Class:
Regulatory, Department
Preparer:
Manufacturer: Carboline Company
2150 Schuetz Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
Section 2 - Composition / Information On Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Weight % Less Than ACGIH TLV-TWA ACGIH TLV-STEL OSHA PEL-TWA OSHA-CEIL
STYRENE 100-42-5 45.0 20 ppm 40 ppm 100 ppm 200 ppm
METHACRYLIC ACID 79-41-4 5.0 20 PPM N/E 70 MGM3 N/E
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Warning! Flammable. Harmful if inhaled. Causes eye and skin irritation.
Aspiration may cause lung damage. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Keep away from heat, sparks,
flame. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not swallow. Keep container
closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing,
redness, and swelling of eyes.
Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: Can cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may
dry the skin. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and drying and cracking of the skin, burns, and
other skin damage. Passage of this material into the body through the skin is possible, but it is unlikely
that this would result in harmful effects during safe handling and use.
Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled, may affect the brain or nervous system,
causing dizziness, headache, or nausea. May cause nose and throat irritation.
Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged
occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.
Primary Route(s) Of Entry: Skin Contact, Skin Absorption, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact
Medical Conditions Prone to Aggravation by Exposure: If you have a condition that could be
aggravated by exposure to dust or organic vapors, see a physician prior to use.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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First Aid - Eye Contact: If material gets into eyes, flush with water immediately for 15 minutes. Consult
a physician.
First Aid - Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Launder clothing before reuse. If rash or irritation develops, consult a
physician.
First Aid - Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen if necessary. Consult a
physician if symptoms persist or exposure was severe.
First Aid - Ingestion: If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point, F: 74F (23C) Lower Explosive Limit, %: 0.9
Upper Explosive Limit, %: 10.9
(Setaflash)
Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam, Water Fog
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: Flammable Liquid. Vapors are heavier than air and will
accumulate. Vapors will form explosive concentrations with air. Vapors travel long distances and will
flashback. Use mechanical ventilation when necessary to keep percent vapor below the "Lower Explosion
Level" (LEL). Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep away from sparks, open flames and heat sources. All
electric equipment and installations should be made and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. In areas where explosion hazards exist, workers should be required to use non-ferrous
tools and to wear conductive and non-sparking shoes.
Special Firefighting Procedures: DO NOT direct a solid stream of water or foam into hot, burning pools
of liquid since this may cause frothing and increase fire intensity. Frothing can be violent and possibly
endanger any firefighter standing too close to the burning liquid. Wear full Bunker Gear and Self
Contained Breathing Apperatus. Polymerization will take place under fire conditions. If polymerization
occurs in a closed container, there is a possibility that it will rupture violently. Cool storage container with
water, if exposed to fire.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Steps To Be Taken If Material Is Released Or Spilled: Eliminate all ignition sources. Handling
equipment must be grounded to prevent sparking. Evacuate the area of unprotected personnel. Wear
appropriate personal protection clothing and equipment. Follow exposure controls/personal protection
guidelines in Section 8. Contain and soak up residual with an aborbent (clay or sand). Take up absorbant
material and seal tightly for proper disposal. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations. Refer to Section 15 for SARA Title III and CERCLA information.
Section 7 - Handling And Storage
Handling: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Wear
personal protection equipment. Do not breathe vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. If pouring or
transferring materials, ground all containers and tools. Do not weld, heat, cut or drill on full or empty
containers. Use only in accordance with Carboline application instructions, container label and Product
Data Sheet.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 75F or lower. Do not store near extreme heat, open flame, or
sources of ignition. Maintain inhibitor and dissolved oxygen level. Do not blanket or purge with an inert
gas to avoid depleting the oxygen concentration. Store out of direct sunlight.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation when required to keep below health exposure
guidelines and Lower Explosion Limit (LEL).
Respiratory Protection: Use only with ventilation to keep levels below exposure guidelines listed in
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Section 2. User should test and monitor exposure levels to ensure all personnel are below guidelines. If
not sure, or not able to monitor, use MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied air respirator. Follow all current
OSHA requirements for respirator use. For silica containing coatings in a liquid state, and/or if no
exposure limits are established in Section 2 above, supplied air respirators are generally not required.
Skin Protection: Recommend impervious gloves and clothing to avoid skin contact. If material penetrates
to skin, change gloves and clothing. The use of protective creams may be beneficial to certain individuals.
Protective creams should be applied before exposure.
Eye Protection: Recommend safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles to avoid eye contact.
Other protective equipment: Eye wash and safety showers should be readily available.
Hygienic Practices: Wash with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, or
using toilet facilities. Use of a hand cleaner is recommended. Launder contaminated clothing before
reuse. Leather shoes can absorb and allow hazardous materials to pass through. Check shoes carefully
after soaking before reuse.
Section 9 - Physical And Chemical Properties
293F (145C) - . Heavier than Air
Boiling Range: Vapor Density:
Pungent Styrene N/D
Odor: Odor Threshold:
Viscous Yellow Liquid Slower Than Ether
Appearance: Evaporation Rate:
Very Slight
Solubility in H2O:
N/D 1.02
Freeze Point: Specific Gravity:
N/D N/D
Vapor Pressure: PH:
Liquid
Physical State:
(See section 16 for abbreviation legend)
Section 10 - Stability And Reactivity
Conditions To Avoid: Heat, sparks and open flames.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with: acids, aluminum chloride, excessive heat, halogens, iron chloride,
metal salts, strong alkalis, strong oxidizing agents, UV light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unidentified organic
compounds. Consider all smoke and fumes from burning material as very hazardous. Welding, cutting or
abrasive grinding can create smoke and fumes. Do not breathe any fumes or smoke from these
operations.
Hazardous Polymerization: Product can undergo hazardous polymerization. Avoid exposure to
excessive heat, and polymerization catalysts.
Stability: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Product LD50: N/D Product LC50: N/D
Chemical Name CAS Number LD50 LC50
STYRENE 100-42-5 NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
METHACRYLIC ACID 79-41-4 1060 MG/KG, ORAL, RAT NOT AVAILABLE
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecological Information: MOVEMENT AND PARTITIONING: Based on information for styrene.
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than 100 or Log Pow less than 3). Potential for mobility in soil
is low (Koc between 500 and 2000).
DEGRADATION AND PERSISTENCE: Based on information for styrene. Material is readily
biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability. Material is ultimately biodegradable.
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Reaches more than 70% mineralization in OECD test(s) for inherent biodegradability.
ECOTOXICITY: Based on information for styrene. Material is highly toxic to aquatic organisms on an
acute basis (LC50/EC50 between 0.1 and 1mg/L in most sensitive species.
Section 13 - Disposal Information
Disposal Information: Dispose of in accordance with State, Local, and Federal Environmental
regulations. Responsibility for proper waste disposal is with the owner of the waste.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Paint Packing Group: III
DOT Proper Shipping
Name:
N/A N/A
DOT Technical Name: Hazard
Subclass:
3 128
DOT Hazard Class: Resp. Guide
Page:
UN 1263
DOT UN/NA Number:
Additional Notes: None.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
CERCLA - SARA HAZARD CATEGORY
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA Hazard Categories promulgated under Sections
311and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is
considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD, CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD, FIRE HAZARD, REACTION HAZARD
SARA SECTION 313
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372:
Chemical Name CAS Number
STYRENE 100-42-5
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the reporting requirements of TSCA
12(B) if exported from the United States:
No TSCA 12(B) Substances exist in this product
U.S. STATE REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five components in this product.
Chemical Name CAS Number
VINYL ESTER RESIN 36425-15-7
ADDITIVE TRADE SECRET
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at greater than 3%.
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Chemical Name CAS Number
VINYL ESTER RESIN 36425-15-7
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the state of California to
cause Cancer:
Chemical Name CAS Number
BENZENE 71-43-2
ACETALDEHYDE 75-07-0
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the state of California to
cause birth defects, or other reproductive hazards:
Chemical Name CAS Number
BENZENE 71-43-2
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
CANADIAN WHMIS
This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled Product Regulations except for the use of
the 16 headings.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: B D2B
Section 16 - Other Information
HMIS Ratings
Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: X
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, GR/LTR MIXED (UNTHINNED): 67
REASON FOR REVISION: Changes made in Section(s): 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, and 15
Legend: N.A. - Not Applicable, N.E. - Not Established, N.D. - Not Determined
The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate. However, since the
conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no
liability for damages incurred by use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
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